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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203, 304.64 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203, 304.64 and 175.92 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203 : 304.64 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203/304.64 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203x = 304.64 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203x = 53,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,592.27/203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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