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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.05, 364.57 and 88.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.05, 364.57 and 88.98 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.05 : 364.57 = 88.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.05/364.57 = 88.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.05x = 364.57 × 88.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.05x = 32,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,439.44/243.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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