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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.18 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.18 and 61.83 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.18 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.18 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.18 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 19,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,114.74/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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