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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.24, 361.80 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.24, 361.80 and 92.97 is: 139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.24 : 361.80 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.24/361.80 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.24x = 361.80 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.24x = 33,635.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635.18/241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.43

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