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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.88, 369 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.88, 369 and 136.08 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.88 : 369 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.88/369 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.88x = 369 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.88x = 50,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,213.52/245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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