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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 512.00 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 512.00 and 135.78 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 512.00 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/512.00 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 512.00 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 69,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,518.68/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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