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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.52, 306.67 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.52, 306.67 and 94.82 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.52 : 306.67 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.52/306.67 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.52x = 306.67 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.52x = 29,078.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078.45/204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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