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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.94, 368.98 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.94, 368.98 and 101.76 is: 152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.94 : 368.98 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.94/368.98 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.94x = 368.98 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.94x = 37,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,547.40/245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.67

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