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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.10 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.10 and 128.66 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.10 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.10 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.10 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 40,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,283.45/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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