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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.17, 511.41 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.17, 511.41 and 210.82 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.17 : 511.41 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.17/511.41 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.17x = 511.41 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.17x = 107,815.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,815.46/341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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