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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.12, 368.90 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.12, 368.90 and 154.84 is: 232.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.12 : 368.90 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.12/368.90 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.12x = 368.90 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.12x = 57,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,120.48/246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.08

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