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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.76, 310.20 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.76, 310.20 and 69.84 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.76 : 310.20 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.76/310.20 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.76x = 310.20 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.76x = 21,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,664.37/206.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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