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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 309.77 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 309.77 and 141.47 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 309.77 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/309.77 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 309.77 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 43,822.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822.81/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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