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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 304.43 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 304.43 and 130.77 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 304.43 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/304.43 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 304.43 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 39,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,809.66/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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