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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.59 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.59 and 98.88 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.59 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.59 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.59 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 36,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,347.30/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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