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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.19, 361.35 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.19, 361.35 and 192.74 is: 288.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.19 : 361.35 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.19/361.35 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.19x = 361.35 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.19x = 69,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.60/241.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.76

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