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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.53, 365.30 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.53, 365.30 and 146.69 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.53 : 365.30 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.53/365.30 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.53x = 365.30 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.53x = 53,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,583.30/243.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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