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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 338.16 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 338.16 and 109.93 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 338.16 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/338.16 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 338.16 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 37,173.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,173.93/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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