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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 306.95 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 306.95 and 113.54 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 306.95 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/306.95 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 306.95 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 34,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849.00/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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