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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 337.94 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 337.94 and 207.35 is: 310.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 337.94 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/337.94 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 337.94 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 70,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,071.18/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.31

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