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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 338.64 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 338.64 and 134.82 is: 201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 338.64 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/338.64 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 338.64 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 45,655.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,655.44/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.97

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