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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 516 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 516 and 207.28 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 516 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/516 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 516 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 106,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,956.48/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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