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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 895.98 and 341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 895.98 and 341 is: 510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 895.98 = 341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/895.98 = 341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 895.98 × 341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 305,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,529.18/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.88

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