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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 305.86 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 305.86 and 66.95 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 305.86 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/305.86 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 305.86 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 20,477.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477.33/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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