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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.76, 307.09 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.76, 307.09 and 60.45 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.76 : 307.09 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.76/307.09 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.76x = 307.09 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.76x = 18,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,563.59/204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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