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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 339.66 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 339.66 and 141 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 339.66 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/339.66 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 339.66 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 47,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,892.06/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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