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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 461.94 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 461.94 and 241.68 is: 333.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 461.94 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/461.94 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 461.94 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 111,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,641.66/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.22

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