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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.23, 309.14 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.23, 309.14 and 90.74 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.23 : 309.14 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.23/309.14 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.23x = 309.14 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.23x = 28,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049.59/206.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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