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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.43, 365.25 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.43, 365.25 and 106.41 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.43 : 365.25 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.43/365.25 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.43x = 365.25 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.43x = 38,863.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,863.89/243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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