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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 365.29 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 365.29 and 104.76 is: 157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 365.29 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/365.29 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 365.29 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 38,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267.52/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.01

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