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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.12, 309.28 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.12, 309.28 and 90.73 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.12 : 309.28 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.12/309.28 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.12x = 309.28 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.12x = 28,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,059.97/206.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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