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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 306.04 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 306.04 and 82.22 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 306.04 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/306.04 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 306.04 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 25,162.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,162.61/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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