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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.12, 306.18 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.12, 306.18 and 146.00 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.12 : 306.18 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.12/306.18 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.12x = 306.18 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.12x = 44,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,703.05/204.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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