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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.22, 333.02 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.22, 333.02 and 162.64 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.22 : 333.02 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.22/333.02 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.22x = 333.02 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.22x = 54,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,162.37/241.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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