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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369.11 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369.11 and 154.68 is: 232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369.11 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369.11 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369.11 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 57,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093.93/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.09

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