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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 369.06 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 369.06 and 154.61 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 369.06 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/369.06 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 369.06 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 57,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059.33/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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