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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 470.58 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 470.58 and 201.18 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 470.58 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/470.58 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 470.58 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 94,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,671.28/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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