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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.75, 307.05 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.75, 307.05 and 60.48 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.75 : 307.05 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.75/307.05 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.75x = 307.05 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.75x = 18,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570.38/204.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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