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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.70, 512.91 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.70, 512.91 and 245.94 is: 369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.70 : 512.91 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.70/512.91 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.70x = 512.91 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.70x = 126,145.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,145.09/341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.17

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