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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 337.70 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 337.70 and 111 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 337.70 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/337.70 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 337.70 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 37,484.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,484.70/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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