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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 338.88 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 338.88 and 203.04 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 338.88 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/338.88 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 338.88 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 68,806.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,806.20/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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