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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 511.25 and 219.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 511.25 and 219.35 is: 328.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 511.25 = 219.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/511.25 = 219.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 511.25 × 219.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 112,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,140.13/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.88

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