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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341, 511.70 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341, 511.70 and 135.66 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341 : 511.70 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341/511.70 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341x = 511.70 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341x = 69,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,417.22/341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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