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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.00, 372 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.00, 372 and 111.02 is: 166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.00 : 372 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.00/372 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.00x = 372 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.00x = 41,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,297.58/248.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.53

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