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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.71 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.71 and 211.59 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.71 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.71 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.71 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 71,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,456.06/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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