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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.22, 432 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.22, 432 and 247.61 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.22 : 432 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.22/432 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.22x = 432 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.22x = 106,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,967.52/313.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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