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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.97 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.97 and 93.32 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.97 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.97 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.97 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 34,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617.30/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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