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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 338.07 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 338.07 and 95.29 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 338.07 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/338.07 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 338.07 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 32,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,214.69/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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