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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 371.64 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 371.64 and 207.06 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 371.64 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/371.64 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 371.64 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 76,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951.78/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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