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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 341.01 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 341.01 and 191.63 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 341.01 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/341.01 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 341.01 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 65,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,348.60/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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