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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.02, 699.93 and 341.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.02, 699.93 and 341.94 is: 471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.02 : 699.93 = 341.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.02/699.93 = 341.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.02x = 699.93 × 341.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.02x = 239,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,334.06/508.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.11

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