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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.03, 511.65 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.03, 511.65 and 109.96 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.03 : 511.65 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.03/511.65 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.03x = 511.65 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.03x = 56,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,259.75/341.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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