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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.91 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.91 and 103.77 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.91 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.91 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.91 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 38,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,593.10/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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