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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 338.88 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 338.88 and 110.56 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 338.88 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/338.88 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 338.88 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 37,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,466.57/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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