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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.11, 361.74 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.11, 361.74 and 175.99 is: 264.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.11 : 361.74 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.11/361.74 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.11x = 361.74 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.11x = 63,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,662.62/241.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.04

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