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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.73, 367.67 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.73, 367.67 and 151.59 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.73 : 367.67 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.73/367.67 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.73x = 367.67 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.73x = 55,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,735.10/245.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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