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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 339.10 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 339.10 and 81.75 is: 122.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 339.10 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/339.10 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 339.10 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 27,721.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.22/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.63

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