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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 465.24 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 465.24 and 226.76 is: 313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 465.24 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/465.24 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 465.24 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 105,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,497.82/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.01

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