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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.04, 308.46 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.04, 308.46 and 151.80 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.04 : 308.46 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.04/308.46 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.04x = 308.46 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.04x = 46,824.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,824.23/206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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