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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 512.96 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 512.96 and 110.86 is: 166.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 512.96 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/512.96 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 512.96 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 56,866.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,866.75/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.29

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