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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.06, 511.59 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.06, 511.59 and 135.57 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.06 : 511.59 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.06/511.59 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.06x = 511.59 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.06x = 69,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,356.26/341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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