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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.21, 364.75 and 69.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.21, 364.75 and 69.84 is: 104.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.21 : 364.75 = 69.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.21/364.75 = 69.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.21x = 364.75 × 69.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.21x = 25,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474.14/243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.74

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