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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.08, 367.08 and 196.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.08, 367.08 and 196.75 is: 294.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.08 : 367.08 = 196.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.08/367.08 = 196.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.08x = 367.08 × 196.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.08x = 72,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,222.99/245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.69

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