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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.02, 367.53 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.02, 367.53 and 74.02 is: 111.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.02 : 367.53 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.02/367.53 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.02x = 367.53 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.02x = 27,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,204.57/245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.03

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