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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 371.95 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 371.95 and 111.06 is: 166.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 371.95 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/371.95 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 371.95 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 41,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.49/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.63

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