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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637.19, 955.41 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637.19, 955.41 and 247.07 is: 370.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637.19 : 955.41 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637.19/955.41 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637.19x = 955.41 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637.19x = 236,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,054.61/637.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.46

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