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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.05, 304.44 and 94.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.05, 304.44 and 94.87 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.05 : 304.44 = 94.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.05/304.44 = 94.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.05x = 304.44 × 94.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.05x = 28,882.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,882.22/203.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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