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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 511.73 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 511.73 and 124.67 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 511.73 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/511.73 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 511.73 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 63,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797.38/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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