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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 368.46 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 368.46 and 63.02 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 368.46 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/368.46 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 368.46 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 23,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,221.27/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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