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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.80 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.80 and 136.37 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.80 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.80 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.80 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 69,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,927.63/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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