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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 369.24 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 369.24 and 99.92 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 369.24 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/369.24 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 369.24 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 36,892.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,892.61/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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