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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.11 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.11 and 59.83 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.11 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.11 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.11 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 18,494.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,494.01/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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