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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.99, 315 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.99, 315 and 206.60 is: 309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.99 : 315 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.99/315 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.99x = 315 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.99x = 65,077.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,077.43/209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.91

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