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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 511.66 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 511.66 and 194.91 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 511.66 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/511.66 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 511.66 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 99,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,725.43/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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