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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 514.63 and 112.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 514.63 and 112.00 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 514.63 = 112.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/514.63 = 112.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 514.63 × 112.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 57,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,635.99/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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