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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 338.39 and 109.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 338.39 and 109.95 is: 164.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 338.39 = 109.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/338.39 = 109.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 338.39 × 109.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 37,204.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204.98/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.90

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