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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 341.06 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 341.06 and 195.28 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 341.06 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/341.06 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 341.06 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 66,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,602.20/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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