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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.03, 310.56 and 77.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.03, 310.56 and 77.03 is: 115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.03 : 310.56 = 77.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.03/310.56 = 77.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.03x = 310.56 × 77.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.03x = 23,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921.17/207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.54

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