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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.91, 512.76 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.91, 512.76 and 136.43 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.91 : 512.76 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.91/512.76 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.91x = 512.76 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.91x = 69,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,953.12/341.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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