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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 307.08 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 307.08 and 113.44 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 307.08 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/307.08 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 307.08 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 34,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,835.16/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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