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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.63, 310.01 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.63, 310.01 and 98.27 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.63 : 310.01 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.63/310.01 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.63x = 310.01 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.63x = 30,464.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464.68/206.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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