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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 340.88 and 169.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 340.88 and 169.44 is: 233.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 340.88 = 169.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/340.88 = 169.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 340.88 × 169.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 57,758.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,758.71/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.80

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