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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.02 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.02 and 164.60 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.02 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.02 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.02 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 50,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,535.49/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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