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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.33 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.33 and 109.83 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.33 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.33 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.33 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 56,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,157.16/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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