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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 369.06 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 369.06 and 101.86 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 369.06 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/369.06 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 369.06 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 37,592.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,592.45/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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