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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.77 and 204.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.77 and 204.91 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.77 = 204.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.77 = 204.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.77 × 204.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 105,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,071.06/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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