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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.12, 695.70 and 341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.12, 695.70 and 341.81 is: 511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.12 : 695.70 = 341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.12/695.70 = 341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.12x = 695.70 × 341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.12x = 237,793.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,793.74/465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.25

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