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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.04, 360.82 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.04, 360.82 and 164.09 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.04 : 360.82 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.04/360.82 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.04x = 360.82 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.04x = 59,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,208.06/241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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