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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.01, 616.90 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.01, 616.90 and 247.84 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.01 : 616.90 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.01/616.90 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.01x = 616.90 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.01x = 152,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,894.27/447.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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