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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.20, 337.84 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.20, 337.84 and 109.68 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.20 : 337.84 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.20/337.84 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.20x = 337.84 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.20x = 37,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,054.29/225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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