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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 371.11 and 155.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 371.11 and 155.82 is: 234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 371.11 = 155.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/371.11 = 155.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 371.11 × 155.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 57,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,825.16/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.06

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