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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.15, 306.01 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.15, 306.01 and 101.25 is: 151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.15 : 306.01 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.15/306.01 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.15x = 306.01 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.15x = 30,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,983.64/204.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.77

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