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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 340.11 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 340.11 and 89.91 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 340.11 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/340.11 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 340.11 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 30,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,579.29/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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