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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.23, 364.39 and 204.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.23, 364.39 and 204.95 is: 307.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.23 : 364.39 = 204.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.23/364.39 = 204.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.23x = 364.39 × 204.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.23x = 74,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,681.73/243.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.04

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