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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 513.26 and 306.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 513.26 and 306.53 is: 460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 513.26 = 306.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/513.26 = 306.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 513.26 × 306.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 157,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,325.49/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.34

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