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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.90 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.90 and 195.76 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.90 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.90 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.90 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 72,607.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607.38/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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