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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 370.86 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 370.86 and 64.64 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 370.86 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/370.86 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 370.86 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 23,972.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,972.39/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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