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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.19, 306.29 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.19, 306.29 and 122.97 is: 184.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.19 : 306.29 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.19/306.29 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.19x = 306.29 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.19x = 37,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.48/204.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.46

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