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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 469.98 and 320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 469.98 and 320.28 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 469.98 = 320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/469.98 = 320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 469.98 × 320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 150,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,525.19/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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