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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.43 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.43 and 96.69 is: 145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.43 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.43 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.43 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 35,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,237.80/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.01

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