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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.62 and 64.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.62 and 64.47 is: 96.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.62 = 64.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.62 = 64.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.62 × 64.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 23,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,894.64/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.71

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