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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 337.59 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 337.59 and 109.51 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 337.59 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/337.59 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 337.59 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 36,971.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971.32/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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