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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.63, 305.21 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.63, 305.21 and 95.19 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.63 : 305.21 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.63/305.21 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.63x = 305.21 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.63x = 29,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,052.46/203.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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