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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.07, 307.14 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.07, 307.14 and 113.64 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.07 : 307.14 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.07/307.14 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.07x = 307.14 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.07x = 34,903.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,903.39/205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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