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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 369.85 and 155.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 369.85 and 155.33 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 369.85 = 155.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/369.85 = 155.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 369.85 × 155.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 57,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448.24/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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