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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.12 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.12 and 110.86 is: 166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.12 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.12 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.12 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 56,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,884.01/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.30

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