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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.55 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.55 and 136.35 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.55 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.55 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.55 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 69,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,886.19/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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