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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.92, 308.30 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.92, 308.30 and 109.52 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.92 : 308.30 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.92/308.30 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.92x = 308.30 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.92x = 33,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,765.02/205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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