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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 511.26 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 511.26 and 94.05 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 511.26 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/511.26 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 511.26 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 48,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,085.80/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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