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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697, 1,045.98 and 241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697, 1,045.98 and 241 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697 : 1,045.98 = 241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697/1,045.98 = 241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697x = 1,045.98 × 241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697x = 252,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,081.18/697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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