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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.92, 1,036.52 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.92, 1,036.52 and 204 is: 306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.92 : 1,036.52 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.92/1,036.52 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.92x = 1,036.52 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.92x = 211,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,449.06/690.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.04

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