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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 372.00 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 372.00 and 93.96 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 372.00 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/372.00 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 372.00 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 34,953.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,953.47/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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