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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.82 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.82 and 110.97 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.82 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.82 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.82 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 41,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,261.28/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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