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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.04, 718.80 and 341.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.04, 718.80 and 341.91 is: 513.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.04 : 718.80 = 341.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.04/718.80 = 341.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.04x = 718.80 × 341.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.04x = 245,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,764.91/479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.04

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