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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.09, 306.01 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.09, 306.01 and 95.82 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.09 : 306.01 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.09/306.01 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.09x = 306.01 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.09x = 29,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.88/204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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