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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 310.60 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 310.60 and 126.83 is: 175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 310.60 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/310.60 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 310.60 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 39,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,391.85/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.04

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