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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.93 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.93 and 125.64 is: 188.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.93 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.93 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.93 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 64,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,443.90/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.48

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