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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.28, 365.07 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.28, 365.07 and 99 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.28 : 365.07 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.28/365.07 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.28x = 365.07 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.28x = 36,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142.30/243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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