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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 341.76 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 341.76 and 90.99 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 341.76 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/341.76 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 341.76 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 31,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,096.74/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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