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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 335.30 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 335.30 and 148.47 is: 204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 335.30 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/335.30 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 335.30 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 49,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,781.25/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.84

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