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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.54 and 81.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.54 and 81.64 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.54 = 81.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.54 = 81.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.54 × 81.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 25,106.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106.03/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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