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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 513 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 513 and 136.45 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 513 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/513 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 513 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 69,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,999.49/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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