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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 341.15 and 181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 341.15 and 181.04 is: 249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 341.15 = 181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/341.15 = 181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 341.15 × 181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 61,759.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759.19/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.99

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