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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 340.04 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 340.04 and 135.48 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 340.04 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/340.04 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 340.04 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 46,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067.94/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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