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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.02, 334.13 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.02, 334.13 and 179.78 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.02 : 334.13 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.02/334.13 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.02x = 334.13 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.02x = 60,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,068.67/242.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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