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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.32, 365.04 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.32, 365.04 and 99 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.32 : 365.04 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.32/365.04 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.32x = 365.04 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.32x = 36,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,138.96/243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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