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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 369.09 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 369.09 and 101.70 is: 152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 369.09 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/369.09 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 369.09 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 37,536.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,536.45/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.58

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