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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 310.35 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 310.35 and 98.66 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 310.35 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/310.35 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 310.35 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 30,619.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,619.13/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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