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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 336.97 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 336.97 and 222.93 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 336.97 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/336.97 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 336.97 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 75,120.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,120.16/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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