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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 367.68 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 367.68 and 148.92 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 367.68 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/367.68 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 367.68 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 54,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,754.91/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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