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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.44 and 225.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.44 and 225.66 is: 338.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.44 = 225.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.44 = 225.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.44 × 225.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 115,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,411.55/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.23

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