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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 371.06 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 371.06 and 125.58 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 371.06 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/371.06 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 371.06 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 46,596.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,596.17/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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