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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 309.09 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 309.09 and 61.78 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 309.09 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/309.09 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 309.09 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 19,094.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094.65/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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