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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.86 and 97.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.86 and 97.77 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.86 = 97.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.86 = 97.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.86 × 97.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 50,044.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,044.55/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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