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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.04, 367.80 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.04, 367.80 and 149.04 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.04 : 367.80 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.04/367.80 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.04x = 367.80 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.04x = 54,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,816.91/245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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