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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.20, 332.64 and 192.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.20, 332.64 and 192.06 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.20 : 332.64 = 192.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.20/332.64 = 192.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.20x = 332.64 × 192.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.20x = 63,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,886.84/241.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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