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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 339.93 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 339.93 and 135.42 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 339.93 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/339.93 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 339.93 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 46,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,033.32/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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