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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.94, 371.90 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.94, 371.90 and 65.33 is: 97.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.94 : 371.90 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.94/371.90 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.94x = 371.90 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.94x = 24,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295.46/247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.99

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