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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 347.84 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 347.84 and 147.10 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 347.84 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/347.84 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 347.84 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 51,167.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,167.26/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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