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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.76, 306.27 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.76, 306.27 and 177.03 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.76 : 306.27 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.76/306.27 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.76x = 306.27 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.76x = 54,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,218.98/203.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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