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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 370.76 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 370.76 and 125.53 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 370.76 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/370.76 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 370.76 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 46,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,539.95/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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