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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 370.06 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 370.06 and 109.82 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 370.06 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/370.06 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 370.06 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 40,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,640.64/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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