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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.33, 306.35 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.33, 306.35 and 88.77 is: 133.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.33 : 306.35 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.33/306.35 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.33x = 306.35 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.33x = 27,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194.25/204.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.09

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