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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 600.75 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 600.75 and 341.94 is: 512.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 600.75 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/600.75 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 600.75 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 205,420.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,420.46/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.30

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