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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.08 and 110.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.08 and 110.95 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.08 = 110.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.08 = 110.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.08 × 110.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 56,926.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,926.23/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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