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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.08, 305.64 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.08, 305.64 and 95.63 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.08 : 305.64 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.08/305.64 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.08x = 305.64 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.08x = 29,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226.83/204.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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