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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.90 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.90 and 111.15 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.90 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.90 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.90 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 41,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,336.96/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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