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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.62 and 80.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.62 and 80.76 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.62 = 80.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.62 = 80.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.62 × 80.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 27,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.19/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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