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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.11, 306.44 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.11, 306.44 and 176.64 is: 265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.11 : 306.44 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.11/306.44 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.11x = 306.44 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.11x = 54,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,128.68/204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.20

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