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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 511.76 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 511.76 and 264.16 is: 396.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 511.76 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/511.76 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 511.76 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 135,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,183.96/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.31

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