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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 304.84 and 146.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 304.84 and 146.05 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 304.84 = 146.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/304.84 = 146.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 304.84 × 146.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 44,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,519.99/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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