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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 369.05 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 369.05 and 81.53 is: 122.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 369.05 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/369.05 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 369.05 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 30,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088.65/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.28

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