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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 511.11 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 511.11 and 210.84 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 511.11 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/511.11 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 511.11 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 107,762.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,762.43/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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