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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.29, 367.95 and 71.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.29, 367.95 and 71.95 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.29 : 367.95 = 71.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.29/367.95 = 71.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.29x = 367.95 × 71.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.29x = 26,474.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474.00/245.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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