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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365, 503.80 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365, 503.80 and 247.14 is: 341.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365 : 503.80 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365/503.80 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365x = 503.80 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365x = 124,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,509.13/365
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.12

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