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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 340.54 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 340.54 and 64.70 is: 97.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 340.54 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/340.54 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 340.54 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 22,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031.24/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.04

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