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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.00, 368.72 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.00, 368.72 and 91.83 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.00 : 368.72 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.00/368.72 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.00x = 368.72 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.00x = 33,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,860.83/246.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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