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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 337.89 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 337.89 and 210.73 is: 316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 337.89 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/337.89 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 337.89 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 71,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.56/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.02

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