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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 338.75 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 338.75 and 110.33 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 338.75 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/338.75 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 338.75 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 37,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372.04/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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