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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.37 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.37 and 202.48 is: 303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.37 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.37 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.37 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 103,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,540.09/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.43

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