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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.64 and 164.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.64 and 164.03 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.64 = 164.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.64 = 164.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.64 × 164.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 55,875.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875.59/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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