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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 310.37 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 310.37 and 69.99 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 310.37 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/310.37 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 310.37 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 21,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,722.45/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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