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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.75 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.75 and 167.41 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.75 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.75 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.75 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 56,542.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,542.73/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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