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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 340.48 and 64.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 340.48 and 64.69 is: 97.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 340.48 = 64.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/340.48 = 64.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 340.48 × 64.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 22,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,025.33/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.03

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