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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.78 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.78 and 102.92 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.78 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.78 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.78 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 38,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160.68/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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