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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 339.41 and 80.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 339.41 and 80.04 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 339.41 = 80.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/339.41 = 80.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 339.41 × 80.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 27,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166.38/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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