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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.01, 306.01 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.01, 306.01 and 88.47 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.01 : 306.01 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.01/306.01 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.01x = 306.01 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.01x = 27,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,071.77/204.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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