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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204, 305.64 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204, 305.64 and 95.64 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204 : 305.64 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204/305.64 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204x = 305.64 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204x = 29,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231.41/204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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