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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 511.99 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 511.99 and 136 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 511.99 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/511.99 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 511.99 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 69,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,630.64/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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