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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 373.01 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 373.01 and 94.64 is: 141.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 373.01 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/373.01 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 373.01 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 35,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,299.33/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.98

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