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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.64 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.64 and 128.20 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.64 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.64 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.64 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 43,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.65/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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