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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310 and 149.04 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 46,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202.40/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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