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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 373.61 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 373.61 and 127.25 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 373.61 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/373.61 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 373.61 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 47,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541.87/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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