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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.92, 368.88 and 63.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.92, 368.88 and 63.31 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.92 : 368.88 = 63.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.92/368.88 = 63.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.92x = 368.88 × 63.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.92x = 23,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,353.79/245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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