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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 1,036.70 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 1,036.70 and 204.10 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 1,036.70 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/1,036.70 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 1,036.70 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 211,590.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,590.47/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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