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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.00, 336.82 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.00, 336.82 and 138.09 is: 206.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.00 : 336.82 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.00/336.82 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.00x = 336.82 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.00x = 46,512.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512.37/225.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.72

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