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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 370.07 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 370.07 and 138.84 is: 207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 370.07 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/370.07 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 370.07 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 51,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,380.52/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.93

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