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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.18, 304.68 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.18, 304.68 and 95 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.18 : 304.68 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.18/304.68 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.18x = 304.68 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.18x = 28,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,944.60/203.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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