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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.76, 607.89 and 341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.76, 607.89 and 341.18 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.76 : 607.89 = 341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.76/607.89 = 341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.76x = 607.89 × 341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.76x = 207,399.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,399.91/405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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