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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.18, 309.28 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.18, 309.28 and 175.94 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.18 : 309.28 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.18/309.28 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.18x = 309.28 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.18x = 54,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,414.72/206.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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