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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 340.14 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 340.14 and 64.45 is: 96.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 340.14 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/340.14 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 340.14 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 21,920.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,920.32/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.67

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