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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 307.08 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 307.08 and 101.98 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 307.08 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/307.08 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 307.08 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 31,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,316.02/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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