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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 339.11 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 339.11 and 168.03 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 339.11 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/339.11 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 339.11 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 56,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,979.38/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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