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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 306.02 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 306.02 and 67.04 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 306.02 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/306.02 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 306.02 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 20,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,516.01/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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