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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 511.59 and 124.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 511.59 and 124.65 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 511.59 = 124.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/511.59 = 124.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 511.59 × 124.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 63,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,769.69/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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