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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.73, 365.61 and 133.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.73, 365.61 and 133.90 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.73 : 365.61 = 133.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.73/365.61 = 133.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.73x = 365.61 × 133.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.73x = 48,955.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.18/243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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