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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 339.34 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 339.34 and 219.55 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 339.34 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/339.34 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 339.34 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 74,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500.95/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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