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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.03, 306.18 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.03, 306.18 and 190.53 is: 285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.03 : 306.18 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.03/306.18 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.03x = 306.18 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.03x = 58,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,336.48/204.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.92

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