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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 338.15 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 338.15 and 151.83 is: 209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 338.15 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/338.15 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 338.15 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 51,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.56/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.52

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