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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 370.56 and 100.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 370.56 and 100.81 is: 151.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 370.56 = 100.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/370.56 = 100.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 370.56 × 100.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 37,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,356.15/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.22

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