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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 511.80 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 511.80 and 135.96 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 511.80 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/511.80 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 511.80 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 69,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,584.33/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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