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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 367.88 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 367.88 and 154.44 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 367.88 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/367.88 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 367.88 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 56,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,814.62/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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