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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 337.64 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 337.64 and 88.13 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 337.64 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/337.64 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 337.64 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 29,755.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,755.77/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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