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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 341.08 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 341.08 and 135.96 is: 204.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 341.08 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/341.08 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 341.08 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 46,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,373.24/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.22

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