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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.19, 304.91 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.19, 304.91 and 94.98 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.19 : 304.91 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.19/304.91 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.19x = 304.91 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.19x = 28,960.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,960.35/203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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