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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.22, 511.92 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.22, 511.92 and 124.83 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.22 : 511.92 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.22/511.92 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.22x = 511.92 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.22x = 63,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,902.97/341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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