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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.23, 411.36 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.23, 411.36 and 226.05 is: 339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.23 : 411.36 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.23/411.36 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.23x = 411.36 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.23x = 92,987.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,987.93/274.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.09

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