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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 337.61 and 62.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 337.61 and 62.79 is: 94.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 337.61 = 62.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/337.61 = 62.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 337.61 × 62.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 21,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.95/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.18

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