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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 511.04 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 511.04 and 264.20 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 511.04 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/511.04 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 511.04 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 135,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,016.77/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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