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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.91, 337.44 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.91, 337.44 and 88.05 is: 132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.91 : 337.44 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.91/337.44 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.91x = 337.44 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.91x = 29,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711.59/224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.10

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