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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.22, 1,064.88 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.22, 1,064.88 and 247.80 is: 371.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.22 : 1,064.88 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.22/1,064.88 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.22x = 1,064.88 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.22x = 263,877.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,877.26/710.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.54

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