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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.28, 368.06 and 100.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.28, 368.06 and 100.99 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.28 : 368.06 = 100.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.28/368.06 = 100.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.28x = 368.06 × 100.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.28x = 37,170.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,170.38/245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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