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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 513.68 and 312.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 513.68 and 312.24 is: 467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 513.68 = 312.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/513.68 = 312.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 513.68 × 312.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 160,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,391.44/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.56

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