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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.82, 307 and 135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.82, 307 and 135.39 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.82 : 307 = 135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.82/307 = 135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.82x = 307 × 135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.82x = 41,564.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,564.73/204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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