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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 511.77 and 202.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 511.77 and 202.53 is: 303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 511.77 = 202.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/511.77 = 202.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 511.77 × 202.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 103,648.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,648.78/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.68

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