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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.11, 304.67 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.11, 304.67 and 58.83 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.11 : 304.67 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.11/304.67 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.11x = 304.67 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.11x = 17,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924.45/203.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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