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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 832.14 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 832.14 and 341.10 is: 470.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 832.14 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/832.14 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 832.14 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 283,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,842.95/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.72

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