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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.33, 335.43 and 190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.33, 335.43 and 190.76 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.33 : 335.43 = 190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.33/335.43 = 190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.33x = 335.43 × 190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.33x = 63,984.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,984.95/243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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