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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 511.70 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 511.70 and 109.96 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 511.70 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/511.70 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 511.70 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 56,266.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,266.53/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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