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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.06, 332.70 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.06, 332.70 and 153.94 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.06 : 332.70 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.06/332.70 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.06x = 332.70 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.06x = 51,215.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,215.84/241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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