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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 332.69 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 332.69 and 136.19 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 332.69 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/332.69 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 332.69 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 45,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,309.05/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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