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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 366.94 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 366.94 and 184.56 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 366.94 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/366.94 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 366.94 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 67,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,722.45/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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