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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241.94, 362.10 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241.94, 362.10 and 200.90 is: 300.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241.94 : 362.10 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241.94/362.10 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241.94x = 362.10 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241.94x = 72,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,745.89/241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.68

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