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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 371.47 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 371.47 and 93.64 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 371.47 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/371.47 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 371.47 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 34,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784.45/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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