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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.22, 368.01 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.22, 368.01 and 129.64 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.22 : 368.01 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.22/368.01 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.22x = 368.01 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.22x = 47,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,708.82/245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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