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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 512.40 and 330.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 512.40 and 330.96 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 512.40 = 330.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/512.40 = 330.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 512.40 × 330.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 169,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,583.90/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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