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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 371.12 and 64.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 371.12 and 64.84 is: 97.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 371.12 = 64.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/371.12 = 64.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 371.12 × 64.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 24,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063.10/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.25

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