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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.81, 371.93 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.81, 371.93 and 101.64 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.81 : 371.93 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.81/371.93 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.81x = 371.93 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.81x = 37,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802.97/247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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