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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.07, 512.12 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.07, 512.12 and 302.80 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.07 : 512.12 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.07/512.12 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.07x = 512.12 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.07x = 155,071.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,071.09/341.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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