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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.81, 307.35 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.81, 307.35 and 108.69 is: 163.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.81 : 307.35 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.81/307.35 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.81x = 307.35 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.81x = 33,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405.87/204.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.11

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