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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.81 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.81 and 219.55 is: 329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.81 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.81 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.81 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 112,367.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,367.89/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.30

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