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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.71, 548.01 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.71, 548.01 and 341.01 is: 512.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.71 : 548.01 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.71/548.01 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.71x = 548.01 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.71x = 186,876.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,876.89/364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.40

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