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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 339.24 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 339.24 and 129.92 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 339.24 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/339.24 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 339.24 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 44,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,074.06/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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