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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.54, 367.92 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.54, 367.92 and 236.43 is: 354.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.54 : 367.92 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.54/367.92 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.54x = 367.92 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.54x = 86,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986.14/245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.26

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