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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.05, 370.59 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.05, 370.59 and 165.64 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.05 : 370.59 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.05/370.59 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.05x = 370.59 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.05x = 61,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,384.53/247.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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