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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 695.17 and 341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 695.17 and 341.80 is: 511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 695.17 = 341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/695.17 = 341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 695.17 × 341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 237,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,605.63/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.68

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