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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 313.02 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 313.02 and 191.97 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 313.02 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/313.02 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 313.02 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 60,090.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,090.45/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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