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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.05 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.05 and 93.95 is: 140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.05 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.05 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.05 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 48,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,014.07/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.91

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