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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.76, 363 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.76, 363 and 150.56 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.76 : 363 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.76/363 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.76x = 363 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.76x = 54,653.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,653.28/241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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