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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.05, 306.15 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.05, 306.15 and 94.42 is: 141.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.05 : 306.15 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.05/306.15 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.05x = 306.15 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.05x = 28,905.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,905.52/204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.66

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