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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 306.11 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 306.11 and 74.05 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 306.11 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/306.11 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 306.11 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 22,666.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666.87/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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