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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.58, 361.90 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.58, 361.90 and 192.93 is: 289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.58 : 361.90 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.58/361.90 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.58x = 361.90 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.58x = 69,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,822.29/241.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.02

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