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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.64, 647.52 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.64, 647.52 and 226.02 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.64 : 647.52 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.64/647.52 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.64x = 647.52 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.64x = 146,352.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,352.47/431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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