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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 369.39 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 369.39 and 225.19 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 369.39 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/369.39 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 369.39 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 83,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,181.09/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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