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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.22, 363.18 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.22, 363.18 and 134.09 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.22 : 363.18 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.22/363.18 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.22x = 363.18 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.22x = 48,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,696.32/242.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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