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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.56 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.56 and 97.64 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.56 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.56 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.56 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 49,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,948.72/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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