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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 336.94 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 336.94 and 184.94 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 336.94 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/336.94 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 336.94 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 62,311.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,311.54/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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