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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.02, 359.76 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.02, 359.76 and 109.93 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.02 : 359.76 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.02/359.76 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.02x = 359.76 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.02x = 39,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,548.42/240.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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