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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.55, 307.02 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.55, 307.02 and 113.35 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.55 : 307.02 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.55/307.02 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.55x = 307.02 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.55x = 34,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800.72/204.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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