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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 338.00 and 103.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 338.00 and 103.61 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 338.00 = 103.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/338.00 = 103.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 338.00 × 103.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 35,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,017.97/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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