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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.64, 362.19 and 104.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.64, 362.19 and 104.76 is: 157.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.64 : 362.19 = 104.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.64/362.19 = 104.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.64x = 362.19 × 104.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.64x = 37,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943.02/241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.02

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