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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 511.89 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 511.89 and 84.76 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 511.89 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/511.89 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 511.89 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 43,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.05/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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