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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.84 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.84 and 103.37 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.84 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.84 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.84 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 31,922.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922.73/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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