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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.83, 363.06 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.83, 363.06 and 211.44 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.83 : 363.06 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.83/363.06 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.83x = 363.06 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.83x = 76,765.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,765.41/241.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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