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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.03, 1,241.24 and 341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.03, 1,241.24 and 341.36 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.03 : 1,241.24 = 341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.03/1,241.24 = 341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.03x = 1,241.24 × 341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.03x = 423,701.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,701.77/828.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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