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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 332.73 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 332.73 and 192 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 332.73 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/332.73 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 332.73 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 63,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,884.16/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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