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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372.18 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372.18 and 94.03 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 372.18 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/372.18 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 372.18 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 34,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996.37/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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