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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 339.00 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 339.00 and 81.75 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 339.00 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/339.00 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 339.00 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 27,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,712.84/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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