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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.07, 367.59 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.07, 367.59 and 191.61 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.07 : 367.59 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.07/367.59 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.07x = 367.59 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.07x = 70,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,434.64/245.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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