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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 510.96 and 276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 510.96 and 276.76 is: 414.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 510.96 = 276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/510.96 = 276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 510.96 × 276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 141,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,413.29/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.70

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