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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.05, 511.77 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.05, 511.77 and 204.43 is: 306.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.05 : 511.77 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.05/511.77 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.05x = 511.77 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.05x = 104,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,621.14/341.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.76

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