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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 333.01 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 333.01 and 152.73 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 333.01 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/333.01 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 333.01 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 50,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.62/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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