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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 361.80 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 361.80 and 164.43 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 361.80 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/361.80 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 361.80 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 59,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,490.77/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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