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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 310 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 310 and 149.08 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 310 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/310 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 310 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 46,214.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,214.80/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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