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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.15, 618.09 and 206.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.15, 618.09 and 206.66 is: 309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.15 : 618.09 = 206.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.15/618.09 = 206.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.15x = 618.09 × 206.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.15x = 127,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,734.48/412.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.92

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