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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.04, 364.32 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.04, 364.32 and 146.64 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.04 : 364.32 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.04/364.32 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.04x = 364.32 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.04x = 53,423.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,423.88/243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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