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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 310.32 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 310.32 and 98.88 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 310.32 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/310.32 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 310.32 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 30,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,684.44/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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