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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.59 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.59 and 220.15 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.59 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.59 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.59 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 81,585.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,585.39/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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