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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.01, 483.87 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.01, 483.87 and 241 is: 361.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.01 : 483.87 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.01/483.87 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.01x = 483.87 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.01x = 116,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,612.67/323.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.02

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