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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 369.07 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 369.07 and 81.44 is: 122.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 369.07 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/369.07 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 369.07 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 30,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057.06/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.17

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