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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.56 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.56 and 294.06 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.56 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.56 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.56 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 150,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,429.33/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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