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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.08, 309.10 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.08, 309.10 and 61.82 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.08 : 309.10 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.08/309.10 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.08x = 309.10 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.08x = 19,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,108.56/206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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