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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.56 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.56 and 124.74 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.56 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.56 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.56 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 63,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,811.99/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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