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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.74, 307.02 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.74, 307.02 and 89.13 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.74 : 307.02 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.74/307.02 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.74x = 307.02 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.74x = 27,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364.69/204.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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