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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 512.40 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 512.40 and 136.07 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 512.40 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/512.40 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 512.40 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 69,719.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,719.71/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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