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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 434.73 and 247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 434.73 and 247.94 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 434.73 = 247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/434.73 = 247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 434.73 × 247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 107,787.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,787.34/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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