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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.73, 306.94 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.73, 306.94 and 89.08 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.73 : 306.94 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.73/306.94 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.73x = 306.94 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.73x = 27,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343.12/204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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