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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 339.12 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 339.12 and 81.81 is: 122.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 339.12 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/339.12 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 339.12 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 27,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,744.46/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.69

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