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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 308.98 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 308.98 and 76.05 is: 114.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 308.98 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/308.98 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 308.98 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 23,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497.55/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.04

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