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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 332.52 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 332.52 and 163.28 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 332.52 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/332.52 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 332.52 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 54,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,293.44/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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