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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.67, 308.16 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.67, 308.16 and 89.94 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.67 : 308.16 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.67/308.16 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.67x = 308.16 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.67x = 27,715.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,715.91/205.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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