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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 364.59 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 364.59 and 80.73 is: 121.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 364.59 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/364.59 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 364.59 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 29,433.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433.35/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.09

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