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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.95, 310.42 and 69.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.95, 310.42 and 69.98 is: 104.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.95 : 310.42 = 69.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.95/310.42 = 69.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.95x = 310.42 × 69.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.95x = 21,723.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,723.19/206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.97

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