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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.08, 955.64 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.08, 955.64 and 247.04 is: 370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.08 : 955.64 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.08/955.64 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.08x = 955.64 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.08x = 236,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,081.31/637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.57

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