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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.93, 363.01 and 104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.93, 363.01 and 104.93 is: 157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.93 : 363.01 = 104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.93/363.01 = 104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.93x = 363.01 × 104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.93x = 38,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090.64/241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.44

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