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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 310.69 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 310.69 and 168.83 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 310.69 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/310.69 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 310.69 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 52,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454.41/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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