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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.10 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.10 and 219.76 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.10 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.10 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.10 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 112,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,319.34/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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