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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.81 and 108.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.81 and 108.93 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.81 = 108.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.81 = 108.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.81 × 108.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 40,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,173.93/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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