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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 526.83 and 241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 526.83 and 241.80 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 526.83 = 241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/526.83 = 241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 526.83 × 241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 127,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,387.49/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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