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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.06, 560.08 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.06, 560.08 and 243.67 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.06 : 560.08 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.06/560.08 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.06x = 560.08 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.06x = 136,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,470.67/374.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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