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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.31, 544.03 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.31, 544.03 and 241.19 is: 361.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.31 : 544.03 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.31/544.03 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.31x = 544.03 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.31x = 131,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,214.60/363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.16

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