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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 367.93 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 367.93 and 80.82 is: 121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 367.93 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/367.93 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 367.93 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 29,735.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735.90/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.17

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