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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.82 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.82 and 182.76 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.82 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.82 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.82 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 61,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739.98/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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