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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.05, 488.57 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.05, 488.57 and 206.67 is: 285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.05 : 488.57 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.05/488.57 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.05x = 488.57 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.05x = 100,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,972.76/354.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.20

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