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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.07, 364.67 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.07, 364.67 and 119.75 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.07 : 364.67 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.07/364.67 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.07x = 364.67 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.07x = 43,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.26/243.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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