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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.41 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.41 and 109.35 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.41 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.41 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.41 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 36,895.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,895.78/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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