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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 604.84 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 604.84 and 247.08 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 604.84 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/604.84 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 604.84 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 149,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,443.87/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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