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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.24, 413.22 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.24, 413.22 and 226.94 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.24 : 413.22 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.24/413.22 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.24x = 413.22 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.24x = 93,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,774.08/276.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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