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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.06, 304.38 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.06, 304.38 and 94.92 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.06 : 304.38 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.06/304.38 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.06x = 304.38 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.06x = 28,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891.75/203.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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