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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.63, 306.92 and 89.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.63, 306.92 and 89.06 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.63 : 306.92 = 89.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.63/306.92 = 89.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.63x = 306.92 × 89.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.63x = 27,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332.32/204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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