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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.05, 308.96 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.05, 308.96 and 90.43 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.05 : 308.96 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.05/308.96 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.05x = 308.96 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.05x = 27,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.87/206.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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