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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 370.18 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 370.18 and 92.74 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 370.18 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/370.18 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 370.18 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 34,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,330.49/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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