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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 513 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 513 and 264.70 is: 397.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 513 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/513 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 513 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 135,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,791.74/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.42

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