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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243, 364.56 and 89.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243, 364.56 and 89.02 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 364.56 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/364.56 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 364.56 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 32,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453.13/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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