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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.53, 362.03 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.53, 362.03 and 164.67 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.53 : 362.03 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.53/362.03 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.53x = 362.03 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.53x = 59,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,614.66/241.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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