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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.66 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.66 and 225.97 is: 339.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.66 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.66 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.66 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 115,618.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,618.81/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.05

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