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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 370.78 and 125.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 370.78 and 125.39 is: 188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 370.78 = 125.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/370.78 = 125.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 370.78 × 125.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 46,489.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,489.94/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.19

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