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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 511 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 511 and 210.56 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 511 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/511 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 511 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 107,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,596.16/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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