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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.29, 305.01 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.29, 305.01 and 95.05 is: 142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.29 : 305.01 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.29/305.01 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.29x = 305.01 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.29x = 28,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.20/203.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.61

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