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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.04, 306.01 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.04, 306.01 and 94.31 is: 141.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.04 : 306.01 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.04/306.01 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.04x = 306.01 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.04x = 28,861.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.26/204.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.45

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