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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 337.76 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 337.76 and 103.28 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 337.76 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/337.76 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 337.76 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 34,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,883.85/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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