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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.80, 340.09 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.80, 340.09 and 64.44 is: 96.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.80 : 340.09 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.80/340.09 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.80x = 340.09 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.80x = 21,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915.40/226.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.63

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