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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 338.88 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 338.88 and 110.44 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 338.88 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/338.88 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 338.88 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 37,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425.91/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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