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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 371.42 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 371.42 and 110.64 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 371.42 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/371.42 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 371.42 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 41,093.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093.91/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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