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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.04, 1,065.06 and 247.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.04, 1,065.06 and 247.82 is: 371.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.04 : 1,065.06 = 247.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.04/1,065.06 = 247.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.04x = 1,065.06 × 247.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.04x = 263,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,943.17/710.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.73

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