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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.39 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.39 and 109.84 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.39 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.39 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.39 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 56,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,171.08/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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