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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 511.44 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 511.44 and 124.80 is: 187.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 511.44 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/511.44 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 511.44 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 63,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,827.71/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.16

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