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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 339.21 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 339.21 and 195.04 is: 293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 339.21 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/339.21 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 339.21 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 66,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,158.54/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.00

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