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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.71 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.71 and 93.11 is: 139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.71 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.71 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.71 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 34,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,514.95/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.58

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