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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 367.80 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 367.80 and 204.91 is: 307.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 367.80 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/367.80 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 367.80 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 75,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,365.90/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.10

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