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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.68 and 164.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.68 and 164.08 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.68 = 164.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.68 = 164.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.68 × 164.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 55,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,406.53/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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