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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.56 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.56 and 197.76 is: 296.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.56 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.56 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.56 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 101,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,166.11/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.64

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