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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 305.93 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 305.93 and 82.27 is: 123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 305.93 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/305.93 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 305.93 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 25,167.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,167.27/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.33

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