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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.12, 361.64 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.12, 361.64 and 94.94 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.12 : 361.64 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.12/361.64 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.12x = 361.64 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.12x = 34,331.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,331.82/241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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