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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.02, 306.11 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.02, 306.11 and 74.04 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.02 : 306.11 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.02/306.11 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.02x = 306.11 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.02x = 22,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.38/204.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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