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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.09, 510.06 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.09, 510.06 and 108.97 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.09 : 510.06 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.09/510.06 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.09x = 510.06 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.09x = 55,581.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.24/340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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