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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.11, 341.90 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.11, 341.90 and 135.44 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.11 : 341.90 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.11/341.90 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.11x = 341.90 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.11x = 46,304.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,304.55/228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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