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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.40 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.40 and 135.84 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.40 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.40 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.40 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 69,467.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,467.90/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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