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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 336.40 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 336.40 and 192.58 is: 287.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 336.40 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/336.40 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 336.40 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 64,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,783.67/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.83

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