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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.92, 363.15 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.92, 363.15 and 150.75 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.92 : 363.15 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.92/363.15 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.92x = 363.15 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.92x = 54,744.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,744.86/241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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