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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.55, 341.49 and 200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.55, 341.49 and 200.97 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.55 : 341.49 = 200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.55/341.49 = 200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.55x = 341.49 × 200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.55x = 68,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,628.24/247.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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