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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.02, 364.63 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.02, 364.63 and 134.68 is: 202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.02 : 364.63 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.02/364.63 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.02x = 364.63 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.02x = 49,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,108.37/243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.08

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