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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.91, 365.83 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.91, 365.83 and 89.80 is: 134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.91 : 365.83 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.91/365.83 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.91x = 365.83 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.91x = 32,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,850.01/243.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.68

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