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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.22, 309.15 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.22, 309.15 and 97.93 is: 146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.22 : 309.15 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.22/309.15 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.22x = 309.15 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.22x = 30,274.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,274.29/206.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.81

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