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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 513.02 and 122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 513.02 and 122.66 is: 183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 513.02 = 122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/513.02 = 122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 513.02 × 122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 62,927.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927.70/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.95

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