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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.04, 343.46 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.04, 343.46 and 92.05 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.04 : 343.46 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.04/343.46 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.04x = 343.46 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.04x = 31,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,614.86/229.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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