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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.97, 633.81 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.97, 633.81 and 206.70 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.97 : 633.81 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.97/633.81 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.97x = 633.81 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.97x = 131,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,008.53/422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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