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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.03, 367.54 and 62.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.03, 367.54 and 62.42 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.03 : 367.54 = 62.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.03/367.54 = 62.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.03x = 367.54 × 62.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.03x = 22,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941.85/245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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