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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 370.36 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 370.36 and 116.97 is: 175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 370.36 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/370.36 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 370.36 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 43,321.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,321.01/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.35

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