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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.75, 368.67 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.75, 368.67 and 99.54 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.75 : 368.67 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.75/368.67 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.75x = 368.67 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.75x = 36,697.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697.41/245.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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