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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.81, 365.70 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.81, 365.70 and 136.28 is: 204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.81 : 365.70 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.81/365.70 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.81x = 365.70 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.81x = 49,835.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,835.09/243.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.41

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