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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.24, 603.68 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.24, 603.68 and 341.54 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.24 : 603.68 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.24/603.68 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.24x = 603.68 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.24x = 206,181.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,181.72/403.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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