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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.88, 333.67 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.88, 333.67 and 154.49 is: 213.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.88 : 333.67 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.88/333.67 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.88x = 333.67 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.88x = 51,548.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,548.68/241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.12

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