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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.29, 364.94 and 80.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.29, 364.94 and 80.97 is: 121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.29 : 364.94 = 80.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.29/364.94 = 80.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.29x = 364.94 × 80.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.29x = 29,549.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,549.19/243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.46

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