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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.04 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.04 and 207.92 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.04 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.04 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.04 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 76,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,522.88/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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