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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 759.87 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 759.87 and 247.01 is: 370.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 759.87 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/759.87 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 759.87 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 187,691.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,691.69/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.17

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