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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 361.48 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 361.48 and 154.25 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 361.48 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/361.48 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 361.48 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 55,758.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,758.29/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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