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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.26, 310.08 and 145.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.26, 310.08 and 145.83 is: 219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.26 : 310.08 = 145.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.26/310.08 = 145.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.26x = 310.08 × 145.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.26x = 45,218.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,218.97/206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.23

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