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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.03, 1,206.10 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.03, 1,206.10 and 226.95 is: 340.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.03 : 1,206.10 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.03/1,206.10 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.03x = 1,206.10 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.03x = 273,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,724.40/804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.44

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