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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 370.61 and 165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 370.61 and 165.34 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 370.61 = 165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/370.61 = 165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 370.61 × 165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 61,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,276.66/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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