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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 338 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 338 and 207.28 is: 310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 338 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/338 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 338 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 70,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.64/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.99

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