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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 371.96 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 371.96 and 93.93 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 371.96 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/371.96 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 371.96 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 34,936.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,936.69/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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