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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.14, 510.93 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.14, 510.93 and 267.85 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.14 : 510.93 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.14/510.93 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.14x = 510.93 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.14x = 136,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,853.27/341.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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