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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.64 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.64 and 150.25 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.64 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.64 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.64 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 55,837.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,837.43/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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