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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.09, 603.33 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.09, 603.33 and 247.92 is: 372.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.09 : 603.33 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.09/603.33 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.09x = 603.33 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.09x = 149,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,577.57/402.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.00

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