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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 310.60 and 62.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 310.60 and 62.80 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 310.60 = 62.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/310.60 = 62.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 310.60 × 62.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 19,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,504.98/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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