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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 511.64 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 511.64 and 135.68 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 511.64 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/511.64 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 511.64 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 69,416.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,416.08/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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