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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 341.06 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 341.06 and 136.64 is: 188.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 341.06 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/341.06 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 341.06 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 46,601.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,601.46/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.55

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