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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.24 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.24 and 133.30 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.24 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.24 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.24 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 49,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,752.89/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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