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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 368.97 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 368.97 and 109.08 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 368.97 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/368.97 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 368.97 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 40,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,247.25/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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