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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.27, 367.70 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.27, 367.70 and 148.88 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.27 : 367.70 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.27/367.70 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.27x = 367.70 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.27x = 54,740.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,740.59/245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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