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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.04, 323.46 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.04, 323.46 and 204.64 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.04 : 323.46 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.04/323.46 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.04x = 323.46 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.04x = 66,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,192.85/216.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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