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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.52, 365.15 and 127.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.52, 365.15 and 127.69 is: 191.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.52 : 365.15 = 127.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.52/365.15 = 127.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.52x = 365.15 × 127.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.52x = 46,624.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,624.45/243.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.46

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