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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.03, 309.11 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.03, 309.11 and 84.36 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.03 : 309.11 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.03/309.11 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.03x = 309.11 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.03x = 26,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076.52/206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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