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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.06, 647.04 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.06, 647.04 and 226.08 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.06 : 647.04 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.06/647.04 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.06x = 647.04 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.06x = 146,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,282.80/432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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