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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.20, 604.53 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.20, 604.53 and 341.91 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.20 : 604.53 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.20/604.53 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.20x = 604.53 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.20x = 206,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,694.85/403.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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