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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.11, 511.67 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.11, 511.67 and 124.74 is: 187.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.11 : 511.67 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.11/511.67 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.11x = 511.67 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.11x = 63,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,825.72/341.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.11

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