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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.59 and 116.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.59 and 116.79 is: 175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.59 = 116.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.59 = 116.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.59 × 116.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 42,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,930.84/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.20

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