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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 337.95 and 146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 337.95 and 146.84 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 337.95 = 146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/337.95 = 146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 337.95 × 146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 49,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,624.58/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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