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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.03, 364.99 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.03, 364.99 and 151.91 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.03 : 364.99 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.03/364.99 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.03x = 364.99 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.03x = 55,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,445.63/243.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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