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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 310.22 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 310.22 and 62.54 is: 93.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 310.22 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/310.22 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 310.22 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 19,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401.16/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.81

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