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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 337.60 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 337.60 and 62.75 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 337.60 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/337.60 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 337.60 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 21,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.40/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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