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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.08, 361.16 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.08, 361.16 and 149.82 is: 224.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.08 : 361.16 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.08/361.16 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.08x = 361.16 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.08x = 54,108.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,108.99/241.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.44

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