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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 371.75 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 371.75 and 108.91 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 371.75 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/371.75 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 371.75 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 40,487.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,487.29/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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