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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.16 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.16 and 219.04 is: 328.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.16 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.16 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.16 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 74,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,070.57/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.09

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