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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.61, 309.66 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.61, 309.66 and 91.04 is: 136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.61 : 309.66 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.61/309.66 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.61x = 309.66 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.61x = 28,189.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189.90/206.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.44

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