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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 309.90 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 309.90 and 182.76 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 309.90 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/309.90 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 309.90 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 56,637.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,637.32/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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