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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 369.83 and 164.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 369.83 and 164.65 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 369.83 = 164.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/369.83 = 164.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 369.83 × 164.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 60,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,889.84/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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