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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.09, 511.65 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.09, 511.65 and 109.98 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.09 : 511.65 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.09/511.65 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.09x = 511.65 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.09x = 56,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,273.51/341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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