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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447.08, 616.95 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447.08, 616.95 and 247.93 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447.08 : 616.95 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447.08/616.95 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447.08x = 616.95 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447.08x = 152,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,958.87/447.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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