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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 339.02 and 63.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 339.02 and 63.68 is: 95.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 339.02 = 63.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/339.02 = 63.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 339.02 × 63.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 21,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.79/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.53

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