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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 471.18 and 254.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 471.18 and 254.83 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 471.18 = 254.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/471.18 = 254.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 471.18 × 254.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 120,070.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,070.80/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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