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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.93, 361.35 and 67.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.93, 361.35 and 67.61 is: 101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.93 : 361.35 = 67.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.93/361.35 = 67.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.93x = 361.35 × 67.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.93x = 24,429.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,429.07/240.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.39

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