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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 368.81 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 368.81 and 89.75 is: 134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 368.81 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/368.81 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 368.81 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 33,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098.40/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.59

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