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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 511.98 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 511.98 and 135.97 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 511.98 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/511.98 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 511.98 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 69,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,613.92/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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