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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 370.64 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 370.64 and 125.39 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 370.64 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/370.64 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 370.64 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 46,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,475.79/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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