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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.71 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.71 and 201.54 is: 302.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.71 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.71 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.71 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 74,712.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,712.89/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.38

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