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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.62 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.62 and 153.76 is: 230.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.62 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.62 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.62 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 56,525.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,525.25/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.61

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