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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 370.56 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 370.56 and 226.92 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 370.56 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/370.56 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 370.56 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 84,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,087.48/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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