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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 511.66 and 97.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 511.66 and 97.60 is: 146.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 511.66 = 97.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/511.66 = 97.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 511.66 × 97.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 49,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,938.02/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.40

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