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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.04, 303.96 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.04, 303.96 and 191.64 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.04 : 303.96 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.04/303.96 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.04x = 303.96 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.04x = 58,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,250.89/203.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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