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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.44, 332.94 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.44, 332.94 and 152.88 is: 210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.44 : 332.94 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.44/332.94 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.44x = 332.94 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.44x = 50,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899.87/241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.82

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