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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 332.57 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 332.57 and 152.56 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 332.57 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/332.57 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 332.57 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 50,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,736.88/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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