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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.13, 366.98 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.13, 366.98 and 193.29 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.13 : 366.98 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.13/366.98 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.13x = 366.98 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.13x = 70,932.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,932.60/245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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