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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.27, 362.00 and 133.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.27, 362.00 and 133.04 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.27 : 362.00 = 133.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.27/362.00 = 133.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.27x = 362.00 × 133.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.27x = 48,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.72/241.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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