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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 511.20 and 292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 511.20 and 292.10 is: 437.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 511.20 = 292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/511.20 = 292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 511.20 × 292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 149,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,318.96/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.85

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