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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.07, 306.25 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.07, 306.25 and 95.83 is: 143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.07 : 306.25 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.07/306.25 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.07x = 306.25 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.07x = 29,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348.18/204.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.82

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