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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.06, 511.58 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.06, 511.58 and 124.64 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.06 : 511.58 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.06/511.58 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.06x = 511.58 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.06x = 63,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,763.33/341.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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