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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 369.08 and 198.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 369.08 and 198.41 is: 297.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 369.08 = 198.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/369.08 = 198.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 369.08 × 198.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 73,228.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,228.17/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.76

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