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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.83, 360.95 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.83, 360.95 and 110.64 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.83 : 360.95 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.83/360.95 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.83x = 360.95 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.83x = 39,936.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,936.31/240.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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