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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 455.01 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 455.01 and 241.74 is: 333.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 455.01 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/455.01 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 455.01 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 109,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,994.12/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.41

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