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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.14, 513.22 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.14, 513.22 and 111.05 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.14 : 513.22 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.14/513.22 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.14x = 513.22 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.14x = 56,993.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,993.08/342.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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