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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.06, 616.44 and 343.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.06, 616.44 and 343.02 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.06 : 616.44 = 343.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.06/616.44 = 343.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.06x = 616.44 × 343.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.06x = 211,451.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,451.25/411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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