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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 367.94 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 367.94 and 82.82 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 367.94 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/367.94 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 367.94 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 30,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473.92/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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