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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.73, 341.43 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.73, 341.43 and 90.73 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.73 : 341.43 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.73/341.43 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.73x = 341.43 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.73x = 30,977.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.94/227.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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