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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.04, 485.64 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.04, 485.64 and 241.52 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.04 : 485.64 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.04/485.64 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.04x = 485.64 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.04x = 117,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,291.77/352.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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