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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.13, 361.68 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.13, 361.68 and 67.79 is: 101.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.13 : 361.68 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.13/361.68 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.13x = 361.68 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.13x = 24,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517.78/241.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.68

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