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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.29 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.29 and 80.64 is: 120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.29 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.29 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.29 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 27,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.07/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.88

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