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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.55, 339.76 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.55, 339.76 and 64.25 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.55 : 339.76 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.55/339.76 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.55x = 339.76 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.55x = 21,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829.58/226.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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