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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372.28 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372.28 and 94.09 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372.28 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372.28 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372.28 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 35,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,027.66/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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