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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.65, 307.01 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.65, 307.01 and 67.74 is: 101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.65 : 307.01 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.65/307.01 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.65x = 307.01 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.65x = 20,796.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796.52/204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.62

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