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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 364.30 and 236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 364.30 and 236.99 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 364.30 = 236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/364.30 = 236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 364.30 × 236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 86,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,335.78/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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