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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 366 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 366 and 99.64 is: 149.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 366 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/366 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 366 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 36,468.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,468.24/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.52

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