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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.07, 304.73 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.07, 304.73 and 129.94 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.07 : 304.73 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.07/304.73 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.07x = 304.73 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.07x = 39,595.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,595.69/203.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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