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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 361.92 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 361.92 and 211.04 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 361.92 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/361.92 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 361.92 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 76,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,379.60/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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