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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 511.04 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 511.04 and 109.55 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 511.04 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/511.04 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 511.04 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 55,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,984.43/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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