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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.08, 304.77 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.08, 304.77 and 81.35 is: 122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.08 : 304.77 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.08/304.77 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.08x = 304.77 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.08x = 24,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,793.04/203.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.09

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