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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.05, 307 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.05, 307 and 107.34 is: 160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.05 : 307 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.05/307 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.05x = 307 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.05x = 32,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,953.38/205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.71

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