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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.62, 360.95 and 67.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.62, 360.95 and 67.29 is: 100.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.62 : 360.95 = 67.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.62/360.95 = 67.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.62x = 360.95 × 67.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.62x = 24,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,287.99/240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.94

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