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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.92, 307.26 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.92, 307.26 and 66.04 is: 99.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.92 : 307.26 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.92/307.26 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.92x = 307.26 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.92x = 20,291.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291.45/204.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.02

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