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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.05, 553.31 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.05, 553.31 and 247.06 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.05 : 553.31 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.05/553.31 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.05x = 553.31 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.05x = 136,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,696.77/369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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