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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.61 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.61 and 244.85 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.61 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.61 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.61 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 125,263.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,263.93/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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