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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 332.50 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 332.50 and 153.56 is: 211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 332.50 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/332.50 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 332.50 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 51,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,058.70/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.83

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