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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.07, 360.10 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.07, 360.10 and 95.75 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.07 : 360.10 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.07/360.10 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.07x = 360.10 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.07x = 34,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479.34/240.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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