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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.21, 367.97 and 100.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.21, 367.97 and 100.92 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.21 : 367.97 = 100.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.21/367.97 = 100.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.21x = 367.97 × 100.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.21x = 37,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,135.03/245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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