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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 511.06 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 511.06 and 109.64 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 511.06 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/511.06 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 511.06 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 56,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,032.62/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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