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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 337.98 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 337.98 and 129 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 337.98 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/337.98 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 337.98 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 43,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599.42/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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