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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 336.93 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 336.93 and 127.25 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 336.93 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/336.93 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 336.93 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 42,874.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.34/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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