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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 512.10 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 512.10 and 148.92 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 512.10 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/512.10 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 512.10 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 76,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,261.93/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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