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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 338.67 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 338.67 and 63.48 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 338.67 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/338.67 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 338.67 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 21,498.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498.77/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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