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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 367.89 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 367.89 and 83.03 is: 124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 367.89 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/367.89 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 367.89 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 30,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,544.07/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.56

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