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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.60 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.60 and 162.96 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.60 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.60 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.60 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 59,904.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,904.10/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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