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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 511.58 and 311.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 511.58 and 311.35 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 511.58 = 311.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/511.58 = 311.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 511.58 × 311.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 159,278.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,278.88/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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