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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.67 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.67 and 128.29 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.67 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.67 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.67 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 43,447.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447.13/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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