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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 366.80 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 366.80 and 148.56 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 366.80 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/366.80 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 366.80 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 54,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,491.81/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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