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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 337.77 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 337.77 and 80.94 is: 121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 337.77 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/337.77 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 337.77 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 27,339.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,339.10/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.36

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