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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 615.60 and 341.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 615.60 and 341.88 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 615.60 = 341.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/615.60 = 341.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 615.60 × 341.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 210,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,461.33/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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