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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.96, 366 and 135.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.96, 366 and 135.82 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.96 : 366 = 135.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.96/366 = 135.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.96x = 366 × 135.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.96x = 49,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,710.12/243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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