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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 338.92 and 63.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 338.92 and 63.61 is: 95.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 338.92 = 63.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/338.92 = 63.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 338.92 × 63.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 21,557.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557.69/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.42

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