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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.03, 507.90 and 243.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.03, 507.90 and 243.47 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.03 : 507.90 = 243.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.03/507.90 = 243.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.03x = 507.90 × 243.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.03x = 123,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,654.66/368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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