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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.81, 310 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.81, 310 and 204.54 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.81 : 310 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.81/310 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.81x = 310 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.81x = 63,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,407.40/206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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