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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.76, 360.77 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.76, 360.77 and 110.68 is: 165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.76 : 360.77 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.76/360.77 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.76x = 360.77 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.76x = 39,930.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,930.02/240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.85

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