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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 512.09 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 512.09 and 264.44 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 512.09 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/512.09 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 512.09 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 135,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,417.08/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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