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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.91, 305.91 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.91, 305.91 and 95.76 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.91 : 305.91 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.91/305.91 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.91x = 305.91 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.91x = 29,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,293.94/203.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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