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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 338.86 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 338.86 and 200.01 is: 299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 338.86 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/338.86 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 338.86 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 67,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,775.39/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.98

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