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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 512.10 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 512.10 and 220.44 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 512.10 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/512.10 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 512.10 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 112,887.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,887.32/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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