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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.04, 307.62 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.04, 307.62 and 89.48 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.04 : 307.62 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.04/307.62 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.04x = 307.62 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.04x = 27,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,525.84/205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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