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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.13, 309.37 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.13, 309.37 and 108.74 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.13 : 309.37 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.13/309.37 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.13x = 309.37 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.13x = 33,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640.89/206.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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