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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 332.54 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 332.54 and 147.75 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 332.54 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/332.54 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 332.54 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 49,132.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,132.79/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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