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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.23, 361.32 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.23, 361.32 and 207.08 is: 310.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.23 : 361.32 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.23/361.32 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.23x = 361.32 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.23x = 74,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,822.15/241.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.17

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