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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.11 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.11 and 135.45 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.11 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.11 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.11 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 69,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229.85/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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