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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.63, 512.76 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.63, 512.76 and 244.23 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.63 : 512.76 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.63/512.76 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.63x = 512.76 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.63x = 125,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,230.37/341.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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