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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 511 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 511 and 135.36 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 511 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/511 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 511 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 69,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,168.96/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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