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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 470.64 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 470.64 and 247.73 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 470.64 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/470.64 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 470.64 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 116,591.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,591.65/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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