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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.91, 545.02 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.91, 545.02 and 247.69 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.91 : 545.02 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.91/545.02 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.91x = 545.02 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.91x = 134,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,996.00/394.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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