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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 511.46 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 511.46 and 132.77 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 511.46 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/511.46 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 511.46 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 67,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,903.32/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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