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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.44, 308 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.44, 308 and 107.92 is: 161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.44 : 308 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.44/308 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.44x = 308 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.44x = 33,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.36/205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.80

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