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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.43, 368.20 and 91.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.43, 368.20 and 91.36 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.43 : 368.20 = 91.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.43/368.20 = 91.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.43x = 368.20 × 91.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.43x = 33,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,637.60/245.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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