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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.06, 305.64 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.06, 305.64 and 195.51 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.06 : 305.64 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.06/305.64 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.06x = 305.64 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.06x = 59,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,755.68/204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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