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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 371.67 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 371.67 and 126.19 is: 189.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 371.67 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/371.67 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 371.67 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 46,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,901.04/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.09

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