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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338.06 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338.06 and 103.59 is: 155.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338.06 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338.06 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338.06 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 35,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,019.64/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.44

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