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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.93, 369.41 and 237.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.93, 369.41 and 237.73 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.93 : 369.41 = 237.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.93/369.41 = 237.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.93x = 369.41 × 237.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.93x = 87,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,819.84/245.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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