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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.58 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.58 and 62.74 is: 94.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.58 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.58 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.58 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 21,179.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179.77/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.11

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