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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 512.03 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 512.03 and 135.85 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 512.03 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/512.03 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 512.03 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 69,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,557.83/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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