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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 339.93 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 339.93 and 165.69 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 339.93 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/339.93 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 339.93 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 56,323.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,323.00/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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