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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.22 and 65.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.22 and 65.41 is: 98.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.22 = 65.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.22 = 65.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.22 × 65.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 20,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225.14/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.12

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