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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 513.69 and 213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 513.69 and 213.82 is: 321.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 513.69 = 213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/513.69 = 213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 513.69 × 213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 109,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,837.20/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.18

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