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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.06, 510.09 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.06, 510.09 and 134.62 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.06 : 510.09 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.06/510.09 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.06x = 510.09 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.06x = 68,668.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,668.32/340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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