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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.00, 332.58 and 130.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.00, 332.58 and 130.47 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.00 : 332.58 = 130.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.00/332.58 = 130.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.00x = 332.58 × 130.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.00x = 43,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392.96/241.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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