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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.11, 367.67 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.11, 367.67 and 98.87 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.11 : 367.67 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.11/367.67 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.11x = 367.67 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.11x = 36,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,351.96/245.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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