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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.41, 368.02 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.41, 368.02 and 99.19 is: 148.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.41 : 368.02 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.41/368.02 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.41x = 368.02 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.41x = 36,503.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503.90/245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.75

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