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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.83, 315 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.83, 315 and 206.97 is: 309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.83 : 315 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.83/315 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.83x = 315 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.83x = 65,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,195.55/210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.24

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