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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.99, 513.59 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.99, 513.59 and 323.76 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.99 : 513.59 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.99/513.59 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.99x = 513.59 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.99x = 166,278.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,278.28/341.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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