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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 284.31 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 284.31 and 112.77 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 284.31 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/284.31 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 284.31 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 32,061.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,061.64/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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