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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 342.07 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 342.07 and 154.64 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 342.07 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/342.07 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 342.07 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 52,897.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,897.32/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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