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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.63, 338.18 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.63, 338.18 and 122.76 is: 183.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.63 : 338.18 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.63/338.18 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.63x = 338.18 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.63x = 41,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514.36/225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.99

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