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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.05, 367.70 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.05, 367.70 and 147.58 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.05 : 367.70 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.05/367.70 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.05x = 367.70 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.05x = 54,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265.17/245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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