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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.76, 369.84 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.76, 369.84 and 125.06 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.76 : 369.84 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.76/369.84 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.76x = 369.84 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.76x = 46,252.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252.19/246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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