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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.91 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.91 and 135.22 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.91 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.91 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.91 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 69,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,085.25/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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