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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.53, 545.66 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.53, 545.66 and 247.91 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.53 : 545.66 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.53/545.66 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.53x = 545.66 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.53x = 135,270.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,270.60/395.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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