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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 338.53 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 338.53 and 198.22 is: 297.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 338.53 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/338.53 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 338.53 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 67,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,103.42/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.00

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