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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 335.64 and 206.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 335.64 and 206.25 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 335.64 = 206.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/335.64 = 206.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 335.64 × 206.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 69,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,225.26/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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