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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.54 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.54 and 241.48 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.54 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.54 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.54 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 95,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,515.00/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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