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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 340.92 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 340.92 and 143.52 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 340.92 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/340.92 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 340.92 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 48,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,928.84/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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