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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 364.55 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 364.55 and 80.74 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 364.55 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/364.55 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 364.55 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 29,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,431.94/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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