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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.22, 339.32 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.22, 339.32 and 81.94 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.22 : 339.32 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.22/339.32 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.22x = 339.32 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.22x = 27,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803.88/226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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