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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 536.76 and 341.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 536.76 and 341.03 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 536.76 = 341.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/536.76 = 341.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 536.76 × 341.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 183,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,049.56/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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