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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.03, 361.33 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.03, 361.33 and 204.70 is: 306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.03 : 361.33 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.03/361.33 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.03x = 361.33 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.03x = 73,964.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,964.25/241.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.87

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