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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 511.02 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 511.02 and 135 is: 202.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 511.02 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/511.02 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 511.02 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 68,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.70/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.64

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