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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 366.98 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 366.98 and 153.59 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 366.98 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/366.98 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 366.98 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 56,364.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,364.46/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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