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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.61, 512.22 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.61, 512.22 and 136.02 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.61 : 512.22 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.61/512.22 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.61x = 512.22 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.61x = 69,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,672.16/341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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