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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 341.28 and 225.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 341.28 and 225.61 is: 311.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 341.28 = 225.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/341.28 = 225.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 341.28 × 225.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 76,995.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,995.33/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.63

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