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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 337.30 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 337.30 and 209.34 is: 313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 337.30 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/337.30 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 337.30 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 70,612.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,612.30/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.64

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