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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 334.08 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 334.08 and 164.16 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 334.08 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/334.08 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 334.08 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 54,842.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,842.57/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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