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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.38 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.38 and 109.44 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.38 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.38 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.38 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 36,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,922.87/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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