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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.68 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.68 and 225.52 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.68 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.68 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.68 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 115,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,393.64/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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