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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 511.26 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 511.26 and 109.73 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 511.26 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/511.26 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 511.26 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 56,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,097.45/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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