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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 370.11 and 92.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 370.11 and 92.65 is: 138.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 370.11 = 92.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/370.11 = 92.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 370.11 × 92.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 34,290.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,290.45/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.94

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