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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.44, 305.30 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.44, 305.30 and 95.24 is: 142.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.44 : 305.30 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.44/305.30 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.44x = 305.30 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.44x = 29,076.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,076.30/203.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.93

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