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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 339.20 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 339.20 and 152.76 is: 229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 339.20 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/339.20 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 339.20 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 51,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,816.19/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.21

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