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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.06, 309.16 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.06, 309.16 and 84.33 is: 126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.06 : 309.16 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.06/309.16 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.06x = 309.16 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.06x = 26,072.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,072.46/206.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.53

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