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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 339.12 and 63.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 339.12 and 63.76 is: 95.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 339.12 = 63.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/339.12 = 63.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 339.12 × 63.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 21,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,622.29/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.64

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