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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.75, 336.80 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.75, 336.80 and 191.25 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.75 : 336.80 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.75/336.80 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.75x = 336.80 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.75x = 64,412.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,412.04/243.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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