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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.78 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.78 and 110.25 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.78 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.78 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.78 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 37,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350.77/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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