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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.06 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.06 and 219.05 is: 328.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.06 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.06 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.06 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 111,947.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,947.69/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.55

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