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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.07, 513.81 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.07, 513.81 and 220.96 is: 330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.07 : 513.81 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.07/513.81 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.07x = 513.81 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.07x = 113,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,532.10/343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.93

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