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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.57 and 71.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.57 and 71.05 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.57 = 71.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.57 = 71.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.57 × 71.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 23,984.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,984.35/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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