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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 340.80 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 340.80 and 184.84 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 340.80 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/340.80 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 340.80 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 62,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993.47/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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