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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 340.51 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 340.51 and 64.74 is: 97.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 340.51 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/340.51 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 340.51 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 22,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,044.62/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.10

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