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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 338.88 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 338.88 and 110.34 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 338.88 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/338.88 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 338.88 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 37,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.02/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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