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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.92 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.92 and 65.62 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.92 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.92 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.92 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 22,436.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436.79/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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