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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 339.04 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 339.04 and 112 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 339.04 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/339.04 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 339.04 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 37,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,972.48/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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