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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 371.29 and 64.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 371.29 and 64.95 is: 97.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 371.29 = 64.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/371.29 = 64.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 371.29 × 64.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 24,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.29/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.42

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