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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 511.01 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 511.01 and 203.94 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 511.01 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/511.01 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 511.01 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 104,215.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,215.12/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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