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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 512.91 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 512.91 and 220.02 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 512.91 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/512.91 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 512.91 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 112,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,850.46/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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