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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 370.77 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 370.77 and 155.69 is: 233.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 370.77 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/370.77 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 370.77 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 57,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,725.18/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.58

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