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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 339.07 and 222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 339.07 and 222.94 is: 334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 339.07 = 222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/339.07 = 222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 339.07 × 222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 75,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,592.27/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.66

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