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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.74, 310.12 and 62.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.74, 310.12 and 62.46 is: 93.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.74 : 310.12 = 62.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.74/310.12 = 62.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.74x = 310.12 × 62.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.74x = 19,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370.10/206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.69

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