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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.07, 361.54 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.07, 361.54 and 96.76 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.07 : 361.54 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.07/361.54 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.07x = 361.54 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.07x = 34,980.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,980.32/241.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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