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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 367 and 204.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 367 and 204.29 is: 306.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 367 = 204.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/367 = 204.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 367 × 204.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 74,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,974.43/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.02

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