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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 370.62 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 370.62 and 190.04 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 370.62 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/370.62 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 370.62 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 70,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,430.77/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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