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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 312.88 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 312.88 and 164.76 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 312.88 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/312.88 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 312.88 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 51,547.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547.72/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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